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The GFR Clock for Staging CKD

Staging CKD is most frequently done by calculating the estimated glomerular
Staging CKD is ... estimated glomerular function ... proxy for kidney function ... the eGFR cut-offs ... #Diagnosis #Nephro
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology ... Tubules #Table #Pharmacology
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
maximum dose eGFR ... recommended dose eGFR ... Monitor kidney function ... Metformin #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management
Heparin, Fondaparinux, and Novel Oral Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology

Anticoagulation with parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) and oral anticoagulants
Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology ... anticoagulants is ... : Inhibits the function ... heparin (LMWH): Functions ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... ) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... Younger age, Other functional ... Pregabalin #IBS
ALBUMINURIA

•	Indicator of kidney damage and / or a biomarker of systemic diseases dates back to 1969,
Urine dipstick is ... Albuminuria reflects functional ... of the proximal nephron ... of eGFR ... cardiovascular #eGFR
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Recommended is treating ... T2D, CKD, & an eGFR ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... preserving organ function ... CKD #ADA #KDIGO #eGFR
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
reabsorption in the nephron ... have good kidney function ... Each is available ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... @wabillin #Functional ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology